Boston offers some terrific spots for observing animals. All-day adventures at the zoo or a quiet afternoon spent at an Audubon wildlife sanctuary can be a wonderful respit from the daily grind. Be sure to check your
local library for discount coupons and free passes!

Franklin Park Zoo - Zoo New England, Boston, $$Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site, nestled in Bostonís historic Franklin Park. Located just four miles from downtown Boston, the AZA-accredited Franklin Park Zoo draws visitors from throughout New England and around...

Boston Aquarium, Boston, $$$The New England Aquarium in Boston is located right on Boston's scenic waterfront. Colorful & educational exhibits feature more than 8,000 aquatic creatures, including the playful penguin pool.

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick, $Nine miles of walking trails guide you through a variety of field, woodland, and wetland habitats. See beavers, otters, and wood ducks in the marsh.

Butterfly Garden at Museum of Science, Boston, $The fluttering flight of four hundred colorful butterflies and the scent of flower blossoms will welcome visitors into an unforgettable, multi-sensory experience.

Butterfly Landing at Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, $$It's Spring at Zoo New England as the Zoo welcomes back 1000 butterflies representing 40 North American species to beautiful Butterfly Landing.

Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford, $Nearly 200 species of animals are represented in the Buttonwood Park Zoo, ranging from tiny frogs to enormous elephants. Pony & Train Rides as well as a weekly music hour.

Capron Park & Zoo, Attleboro, $The Capron Park Zoo is a great place to bring the entire family. This zoo is a small park with plenty of animals to see. The river otters offer plenty of entertainment with their tricks and performances that they seem...

CLOSED - ZooQuarium, Yarmouth, $$It's a Zoo and an Aquarium in one! See live sea lion shows, learn about local sealife, or take a stroll through the petting zoo to see many interesting animals

Forest Park Zoo, Western Mass, $The Forest Park Zoo in Springfield, MA, features exotic and indigenous animals representing a large variety of species found throughout the world and in North America.